Fame and Fortune - 2025

When Fortune, Ida Belle and Gertie stumble on a suspicious 'gold digger' in a roadside diner, the gossip flies faster than Gertie on a scooter—and that's before the body drops. Fortune Redding, known to the locals in Sinful as Sandy Sue Morrow, former beauty queen and new local librarian, was just trying to keep her cover intact, have the occasional serving of banana pudding, and avoid arrest. But when Georgia Fame waltzes into their neck of the woods with a suitcase full of secrets and a smile sharp enough to cut glass, things go from suspicious to downright murderous. With Carter sniffing around her business, Celia always underfoot, and Gertie devising yet another "distraction" involving dynamite, Fortune doesn't have time to play nice. Especially when the suspect was likely a serial killer she'd read about during her early days as a CIA operative. Now, with Ida Belle and Gertie at her side (armed with baked goods and possibly things that go 'boom'), Fortune has to outwit a killer, outmaneuver the FBI, and outlast Celia's latest campaign to steal the spotlight. It's a whirlwind of secrets, sabotage, and high-stakes hijinks in the swampiest little town in Louisiana. A throwback to Fortune's early days in Sinful, this mystery proves that, while some women are born to stir the pot—others bring the fire. Coming Soon! The Ice Queen's Gambit (Part 3 of An Act of Misfortune Series) Also, check out Rainhorse by Jesse Jacobson and Stephen John and Gray Ghost**, by David Wood and Stephen John** Reviews for Tangles Webs: 5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic! I loved how Fortune and her cohorts locked onto the bad guys with such intelligence...no pun intended...yet so entertaining. I almost forgot to breathe as the images formed in my mind. I have every Fortune book there is and nearly every one on audio. I play them over and over as I work. Your writing g is special. Thanks for sharing your gift. I'm A forever fan. -happy reader 5. 0 out of 5 stars Excellent Fantastic, what a wonderful surprise. You have upgraded Misfortune series into a fantastic reading series that I'm looking forward to continue to read. I couldn't put this down.-Polley 5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous and thrilling Tangled Webs immerses readers in a humorous and thrilling world set in the quirky town of Sinful, Louisiana. Following the escapades of Fortune, a former CIA agent, and her team, the plot is a delightful blend of cozy mystery, crime-solving, and comedy. The cast of eccentric characters sparks plenty of laughs and the twists plenty of gasps. With themes of friendship, loyalty, and resilience woven throughout, Tangled Webs offers a satisfying, well-paced mystery that entertains while keeping readers guessing. -cait 5.0 out of 5 stars Brendan Swamp Team 3 plus old & new foes Wow great book. Break Dan is my favorite character of any in all the books stories written in !is fortune universe or world. The story got every thing rival baseball games the swamp bar dangerous killer old and new foes old foes new characters , bomb guns fights car chases pretty much everything but Gertie purse . oh and Celica being herself. Can't wait to read next one find out who the ice queen is and hopefully more of Red who was introduced at end of this book.-Ruffwyr